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BHP/Bolpur Shantiniketan (3 PFs)
बोलपुर (शान्तिनिकेतन)
বোলপুর (শান্তিনিকেতন)

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Updated: Sep 10 2024 (20:38) by MLDTWAG9HC~


Bolpur Shantiniketan Railway Station (BHP) is a charming station nestled in the heart of Bolpur, West Bengal. It's a major junction connecting Kolkata with the rest of the state, offering a glimpse into the rural charm of Bengal. The station provides basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls, and is often bustling with travellers exploring the nearby Visva-Bharati University campus and the serene atmosphere of Santiniketan.

Tourism

**Visva-Bharati University Campus:** A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its architectural beauty and cultural significance.
**Rabindra Bhavan:** A historical building showcasing the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore.
**Kola Farm:** A serene and scenic farm established by Rabindranath Tagore, offering peaceful walks and beautiful views.
**Upasana Griha:** A meditation hall and prayer room within the Visva-Bharati University campus.
**Shantiniketan Ashram:** A spiritual retreat offering meditation classes and yoga sessions.

Food

**Annapurna:** A popular vegetarian restaurant serving traditional Bengali dishes and snacks.
**Dhaba:** A roadside eatery serving delicious vegetarian thalis and street food.
**Amrapali Restaurant:** Offers a variety of vegetarian options, including North Indian and Chinese cuisines.
**Shantiniketan Cafe:** A cozy café serving vegetarian sandwiches, salads, and beverages.
**Visva-Bharati University Canteen:** Provides a variety of vegetarian meals and snacks for students and visitors.
Number of Platforms: 3
Number of Halting Trains: 83
Number of Originating Trains: 1
Number of Terminating Trains: 1

Station Address

Bolpur - Santiniketan Road, Bolpur, Dist - Birbhum - 731204
State: West Bengal
Elevation: 50 m above sea level
Type: Regular
Category: NSG-3
Zone: ER/Eastern
Division: Howrah
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Sep 04 2014 (12:46)   HWH/Howrah Junction (23 PFs)
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Some details about Retiring rooms over HWH division
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Jun 13 2019 (18:43)   BHP/Bolpur Shantiniketan (3 PFs)
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Bolpur (Shantiniketan) or in IR terms BHP. Located approximately 160 KMs from Kolkata, the home of our Noble Laureate Kabi Guru Ravindranath Tagore and Biswabharati University, is easily accessible by railways and roadways from Kolkata.
This tip is about the food quality of Jan Ahar located at PF 1 of BHP.
The picture 1 is of a plate of Chicken Meal.
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:- Rice, Dal, Aachar, Finger shaped potato fries and a curry of 2 fleshy pieces of Chicken.
Price :- ₹85.
Quantity :- Sufficient for an adult. I will say more than enough.
Quality :- Very tasty.
Paneer, Egg and Fish meals too available.
Many small eateries are available outside the station building. Puri Sabzi, vada, chop, chole mixture, juice and lassi are available. Had Mango Lassi from outside priced at ₹ 10 and ₹ 20. Excellent taste.
Picture 2 :- Entry/Exit gate of BHP. A poem of Kabi Guru is scripted.
Picture 3 :- Large SB of Bolpur (Shantiniketan).
Thanks a ton to Shoubhik for his company at Bolpur. 🙏

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Jun 13 2019 (18:45)
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2 compliments
Thank you very much. For me it's too less
Food looks pretty decent for an adult. For ₹85, it's definitely value for money.
Pretty useful tip 👍
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Jun 13 2019 (19:07)
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Paneer Meal was available for ₹67, Egg for ₹70 and Fish for ₹88.
Special Maharaja thali was there too but for me this one enough. 2 types of curry (including chicken), fries, rice and dal. 😁
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Jun 13 2019 (19:31)
TheDarkLord
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Roti nahi deta hai?
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Jun 13 2019 (19:39)
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Do they serve Roti instead of Rice ?
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Jun 13 2019 (19:49)
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I didn't ask but saw tawa in the kitchen. Maybe in the dinner they serve or if requested.
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Jun 13 2019 (20:09)
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For me chicken meal is too less
I consume 3 plates
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Jun 14 2019 (18:09)
TheDarkLord
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Bengal, Orissa or South India me log bhaat bahoot khata hai, roti dhundne per milta hai. Lekin chicken ka maja tandori rooti ya phir paratha k sath hai. Muzaffarpur me Kalyani chowk per boneless chicken or paratha bahoot behtarain khiata hai. Kabhi try kerna.
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Jun 14 2019 (18:11)
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Mil raha tha station ka bahar mein. Puri sabzi, Roti dal, tadka etc. Aur Kolkata mein, Bhubaneswar mein Roti always available.
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Jun 15 2019 (01:05)
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Very useful tip. I liked it! 👍
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Jun 15 2019 (18:57)
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Agar address ya Google maps pr shop ko pinpoint kr skte toh apki meharbani hogi 😊
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Jun 15 2019 (19:55)
TheDarkLord
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Kalyani chowk per hotel swapnalok k just opposite side 2 dhaba hai.
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Jun 15 2019 (20:01)
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Thanks a lot. Will definitely try it on my upcoming MFP trip in July. 😋
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Sep 16 2019 (10:42)   BHP/Bolpur Shantiniketan (3 PFs)
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Escalators are there - one on PF 1 and another for PF 2 and 3. But they are too narrow to handle large crowd at a time.
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Sep 06 2019 (21:39)   BHP/Bolpur Shantiniketan (3 PFs)
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Free Railwire WiFi available here
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Sep 06 2019 (21:44)
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@4420380-0  @anon
why to be anonymous to post useful info?
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Sep 06 2019 (21:44)  anon  
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Just a test
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Dec 30 2018 (23:54)   BHP/Bolpur Shantiniketan (3 PFs)
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This station is the main railhead to Shantiniketan,the sight of the famous Viswabharati University established by Rabindranath Tagore.... There is quite rush over here during the "Dol Utsav" held at the day of Doljatra(Bengali Holi festival,held on the previous day of Holi) And on Poush Mela(A 5-6 day long fair)... People must book tickets for travelling at least a month ago or else won't be able to get the reservation...connected well to different parts of India through different trains...
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